Kingsville
A compact inner-west market stands out for its 5,406.2 people per sq km across only 0.73 sq km, while household income sits at the 83.5th percentile nationally. Kingsville has 3,920 residents, a median age of 37, and 54.6% university attainment, 24.5 percentage points above the national figure. Compared with the broader suburban feel of nearby Yarraville and Seddon, its defining contrast is density, which supports a mix of 61.4% separate houses and 22.8% apartments. A 12.9% vacancy rate and 52.4% working from home point to a compact, professional, changeable housing market rather than a purely family-only enclave.
Population
3,920
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,195/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$1.1M
October to December 2025
Kingsville suits buyers who value inner-west access but can accept a high entry price. The mix matters because 61.4% of stock is separate houses, 22.8% apartments and 15.1% semi-detached homes, with 42.6% of dwellings containing 3 bedrooms. That creates more choice than a house-only market, although apartment and smaller-home options may not suit every household.
For Buyers
Kingsville suits buyers who value inner-west access but can accept a high entry price. The mix matters because 61.4% of stock is separate houses, 22.8% apartments and 15.1% semi-detached homes, with 42.6% of dwellings containing 3 bedrooms. That creates more choice than a house-only market, although apartment and smaller-home options may not suit every household.
For Investors
Kingsville's investor case rests on a large renter base and a compact dwelling mix, but vacancy needs close attention. Weekly rent is $355 and 37.4% of households rent, while 40.9% have a mortgage, so tenant demand sits alongside a substantial owner-occupier market. Vacancy is 12.9%, making leasing conditions looser than in a low-vacancy market. Rents have grown 42.8%, supporting the long-term income story, but only 2 development applications were lodged in the latest 12-month count, limiting the immediate supply signal. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which can refresh rental demand. Compared with a low-vacancy strategy, Kingsville requires realistic pricing and allowance for letting periods.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingsville
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Corpus Christi School
Demographics
Kingsville has a younger, highly educated profile than Australia overall: median age is 37, three years below the national figure, and university attainment is 54.6%, 24.5 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents make up 28.0%, also 6.4 points above the national share. The 2.3-person average household is 0.2 below the national average, consistent with a dense suburb where couples without children account for 34.6% of families, although couples with children remain largest at 51.0%. English, Irish, Scottish and Italian are the leading ancestries, while no religion counts 2,169 people versus 1,265 identifying with Christianity. Compared with nearby Yarraville and Seddon, Kingsville's measurable signature is its university-educated, small-household base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
61.4%
Houses
15.1%
Townhouse
22.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Kingsville's housing market has delivered long-term growth but remains below its recent peak. Tenure is split between 20.5% outright owners, 40.9% mortgage holders and 37.4% renters. Three-bedroom homes are the largest group at 42.6%, followed by two-bedroom dwellings at 36.9%. Compared with a detached-house-only market, the 22.8% apartment and 15.1% semi-detached shares show a more varied stock profile.
Mortgage / mo
$2,370
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$355
Census 2021
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,202
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.9%
Unoccupied
235
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
51.0%
Couples with children
34.6%
Couples, no children
12.5%
Single parent
1,020
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kingsville's labour market combines high participation with a professional employment base. Participation is 73.8%, unemployment 4.3%, and 63.4% of employed residents work full time; professionals number 822 and managers 412. Healthcare leads industry employment at 15.0% or 265 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 14.3% and Education at 13.0%. Public Admin contributes 9.6% and Construction 6.3%. The socioeconomic pattern ranks strongly for education and occupation, with IEO in decile 10, while economic resources sit at IER decile 6; IRSAD is decile 9 and IRSD decile 8. This gap means credentials and occupational standing rank higher than household-resource conditions, despite income at the 83.5th percentile. Compared with a lower-skilled labour market, the profile supports professional services and inner-city commuting.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
2,294
Unemployed
99
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.4%
Part-time
31.1%
Participation
73.8%
Employed
2,195
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
54.6%
Postgraduate
16.6%
Born Overseas
28.0%
Dwellings
1,578
Transport to Work
Kingsville's small footprint supports a close-in lifestyle, with 3,920 residents across 0.73 sq km and density of 5,406.2 people per sq km. Work patterns are especially flexible: 52.4% work from home, compared with 37.0% who drive, while 4.2% use public transport and 4.6% walk or cycle. School access includes 1 local Catholic primary, Corpus Christi School; families should check enrolment zones and secondary options against the exact address. Safety deserves practical attention: 223 offences equate to 56.9 per 1,000 people, with 174 property and deception offences, more than the 21 crimes against the person. Socioeconomic advantage is above the middle, with IRSAD decile 9, although the crime pattern makes secure parking and property precautions sensible.
Drive
37.0%
Public Transport
4.2%
Walk / Cycle
4.6%
Work from Home
52.4%
Population Forecast
+0.57%/yr
(+56 people/yr)
EstablishedKingsville is an established suburb with measured forward momentum. The forecast annual trend is 0.57%, and the wider area's population change is 10.6% over 10 years, a stronger outcome than a flat trajectory. Growth is labelled Growing (all ages) and is primarily driven by Overseas migration, which can refresh demand across rental and owner-occupier segments. The signals are mixed on neighbourhood change: the shift profile assigns a gentrification score of 45 and stage Active, while the separate gentrification score is 14 and stage Not gentrifying. That contrast suggests ongoing demographic and housing change without a clear transformation into a higher-priced enclave. The suburb also recovered from a 4.6% COVID dip, with 3.8% recovery, so the current story is resilience rather than a sudden boom.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+191
Net Internal / yr
-167
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +12% since 2011, Net internal outflow -167/yr, COVID recovered (-5% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
223
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
56.9
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingsville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Kingsville?
Kingsville has 1 local school, Corpus Christi School, a Catholic primary school. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone and investigate nearby government, Catholic and independent options, particularly for secondary years. The average household size is 2.3 people and couples with children represent 51.0% of families, so school planning can be important.
Is Kingsville safe?
Safety is mixed rather than something to assume from the streetscape. Kingsville recorded 223 offences, equal to 56.9 per 1,000 people; property and deception offences accounted for 174, compared with 21 crimes against the person. Check recent incidents around the exact property and prioritise secure parking, lighting and entry controls.
Is Kingsville good for property investment?
Kingsville can suit a long-term investor who accepts leasing volatility. Weekly rent is $355, 37.4% of households rent and rental growth is 42.8%, but vacancy is 12.9%, higher than a tightly supplied market. Only 2 development applications were lodged in the latest 12-month count, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver.
How is Kingsville's population changing?
Kingsville's wider-area trajectory is Growing (all ages), with a 0.57% annual trend and 10.6% population change over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The suburb also recovered from a 4.6% COVID dip, with 3.8% recovery, so change is positive but measured rather than a sudden surge.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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